
Academics
You know where you’re headed in your career, and we can help you get there. When you choose the College of Professional Studies, you never go alone.
Our faculty guide you on your path forward, and our co-ops and experiential projects give you the real-world experience you need to take your next big step.
So if you’re ready, follow us. We’re always going your way.
At CPS, internships are part of the curriculum and your teachers are practicing specialists, founders, and executives shaping and advancing the fields that they teach.
Let's find your path forward
Northeastern gave me the tools to be able to start my own company. The experience gave me the confidence to do it.
Diana De Ojeda
Bachelor of Science in Management, 2018
Programs

Undergraduate Programs
Our on-campus and online programs provide hands-on experience, giving you a competitive edge in the workplace. The College of Professional Studies offers degrees in rapidly expanding industries, including biotechnology, information technology, health management, and finance.

Graduate Programs
Go for your goals and realize your potential with a master’s degree or graduate certificate. Grounded in theory and applied in practice, our degrees teach you in-demand skills to keep you current and competitive.

Doctoral Programs
Guided by industry leading faculty, our innovative doctoral programs combine cutting-edge coursework with professionally relevant research projects. Northeastern’s leadership in experiential learning guarantees that real-world experiences will be put into practice in the classroom.

International Programs
We offer many programs for international students who wish to study in the U.S. as well as students from around the world interested in a Northeastern education.
FACULTY spotlight
Programs and Pathways
Accelerated Programs
Jumpstart your graduate education with PlusOne Accelerated Master’s Programs and start earning your master’s degree while pursuing your undergraduate degree.
Global Pathways
Improve your English language skills and learn how to navigate the culture of an American university with the Global Pathways program.
Credit for Prior Learning
We partner with a number of organizations and offer transfer credit for students’ experience through prior learning assessments and professional certifications.
Opportunity Pathways
These initiatives and programs reflect the lives, interests and needs of students seeking education and the ways we have responded.
A Network of Schools & Initiatives
The College of Professional Studies connects learners, faculty, employers, alumni and partners through knowledge networks to solve critical problems.
CPS News

An IT Career 20 Years in the Making
Carla Porter ’19 started in information technology as a network administrator. “I was in love,” she said about her new field. Hear about her journey to a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree and the support she received along the way. She is now a cloud/web solutions engineer at a financial firm.
Key Dates
Find information about registration deadlines and other key program dates to create your plan.
Stay up-to-date with important academic dates and deadlines! For the most current academic calendar, please visit the Registrar’s website. Make sure you don’t miss key dates for registration, exams, and holidays.